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05.03.2009

Graz, March 5, 2009. Electricidade de Portugal (EDP) has awarded the
Consortium ANDRITZ HYDRO - ENSULMECI a contract for the supply and
erection of the complete electromechanical equipment for two pumped
storage power plants for the Baixo Sabor hydropower project. The
total contract value is approximately 111 MEUR, thereof approximately
90 MEUR for ANDRITZ HYDRO.

The scope of supply for each of the two hydropower plants includes
two reversible pump turbines, motor generators, governors, hydraulic
steel structures, automation, and an extensive balance of plant
package. For both power plants, separate model tests will be
performed in the ANDRITZ HYDRO laboratories in Linz, Austria and
Vevey, Switzerland to optimize and adapt the hydraulic design to the
specific plant requirements.

Baixo Sabor is the second major project within a very short time that
EDP is conducting with ANDRITZ HYDRO under an ambitious program to
increase renewable energy utilization. About a year ago, ANDRITZ
HYDRO, as a member of the same consortium, received the order for the
193 MW Francis turbine, generator, and secondary equipment for the
Bemposta 2 hydropower station.

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The ANDRITZ GROUP The ANDRITZ GROUP is a global market leader in the
supply of customized plants, systems, and services for the pulp and
paper industry, the hydropower industry, the steel industry, and
other specialized industries (solid/liquid separation, feed, and
biofuel). Headquartered in Graz, Austria, the Group has about 13,200
employees worldwide. It manufactures and sells its products and
services globally.

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Further inquiry note:

Dr. Michael Buchbauer

Head of Corporate Communications

Tel.: +43 316 6902 2979

Branche: Machine Manufacturing
ISIN: AT0000730007
WKN: 632305
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